Calling her to appear will allow us to confirm her identity, so we can tell who my true granddaughter is,â the Empress Dowager stated with utmost seriousness.
Qin Rulie had just received a message from his aide and immediately said, âImperial grandmother, she has arrived and is currently outside the hall.â
âSummon her at once!â
The Empress Dowager was very urgent.
Qin Muyanâs gaze also hurriedly shifted toward the entrance of the great hall.
Chu Yihan entered with Su Yingxue, their hands entwined, silhouetted against the backlight, making everything else around them mere backdrop.
This was an exceedingly beautiful scene.
The man, clad in white robes, moved with an ethereal grace, his aloof abstinence akin to both an immortal and a demon, yet his eyes were filled with doting affection as he looked at the woman beside him.
The woman, dressed in a pink silk gown, radiated stunning beauty intertwined with playful charm, especially with her smiling visage.
âZheng Er⦠my Zheng Er!â
The Empress Dowagerâs eyes widened, and she rose from her couch, running towards Su Yingxue heedlessly, almost tripping in her haste.
âImperial grandmother!â
âImperial grandmother!â
Qin Muyan and his brother hurriedly followed her.
âGrandmother, please be careful.â
Su Yingxue stretched out a hand to support the Empress Dowager, instinctively calling out âGrandmother.â
Perhaps it was because the old ladyâs kind and benevolent eyes made her feel a sense of closeness.
âGrandmother⦠Grandmotherâ¦â the Empress Dowager said with tears brimming in her eyes, âItâs true, thereâs no mistake! You look exactly like my Zheng Er, exactly the same! You must be Zheng Erâs daughter, my granddaughter!â
Qin Muyan was particularly delighted, âYingxue, you really are Your Highnessâs cousin!â
âIndeed, my suspicions were not unfounded!â n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Qin Rulie was also very happy.
At the entrance of the hall, it was a harmonious scene of family recognition.
Inside the hall, however, there was a chilling silence.
Shen Yuâs heart seemed to shatter, clutching her chest forcefully, her lips turned pale from biting, âHow could this happen⦠Why her!â
Su Yingxue!
How could it be her!
âWhy not her? Didnât you once notice your resemblance to her and even harbored thoughts of climbing up the social ladder through her?â Mu Feiâs cold laugh was heavy with mockery.
âHow do you know?â Shen Yuâs face was ghostly pale.
The man before her looked like a woman, every aspect of his behavior was odd.
You neednât worry about how I know. If you want to maintain your title as princess and secure your future of glory and wealth, then listen to me, do as I say, or I guarantee, in just a while, you will meet your end,â he whispered menacingly in her ear.
He stepped closer to Shen Yu, his voice chilling as he smiled, âHow well did the Imperial family of the Great Wei Dynasty treat you before? Once they find out youâre a fake, that youâve deceived them, they will execute you most brutally, including your parents and family members, as well as those several brothers of yours who are still in the Great Cheng Dynasty. They will all be executed by lingchi.â
âDonât!â
Shen Yuâs garments were already soaked with cold sweat from her back, âWhether they live or die doesnât matter to me, I⦠I donât want to die! I still want to enjoy this life of wealth and power, I still want to marry brother Muyan!â
Qin Muyan was the man who had captivated her at first sight!
How could she concede him to Su Yingxue?
Su Yingxue was already the favored daughter of heaven, the Ninth Princess Consort, so why did she have to come and steal what was hers! Why did she have to take her identity and status!
She was detestable!
âRemember your wish, and when the time comes, act accordingly.â
Mu Fei took the opportunity to slip half of a jade pendant into Shen Yuâs hand and then returned inconspicuously to his original kneeling position.
When the Empress Dowager ran, everyone in the hall followed suite.
Aside from the Shen Family parents and Shen Yu, no one noticed his actions just now.
Mu Fei continued to kneel upright.